2004 Mercedes-benz C Class Coupe Owners Manual

C 230 Kompressor C 320

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time:

앫 Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

앫 Please follow the recommendations

contained in this manual. They are de- signed to acquaint you with the opera- tion of your Mercedes-Benz.

앫 Please pay attention to the warnings

and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents

Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information................................ 9
Operator’s Manual............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada............ 13
Where to find it.................................... 14
Symbols............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle.................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting Safety Defects ............... 18

At a glance ......................................... 19
Cockpit ................................................ 20
Instrument cluster ............................... 22
Multifunction steering wheel ............... 24

Center console ..................................... 25
Upper part ...................................... 25
Lower part ...................................... 26
Overhead control panel ........................ 27
Door control panel................................ 28

Getting started ................................... 29
Unlocking ............................................. 30
Unlocking with the SmartKey.......... 30
Adjusting .............................................. 32
Seats............................................... 32
Steering wheel ................................ 37
Mirrors............................................ 39
Driving .................................................. 41
Fastening the seat belt ................... 41
Starting the engine ......................... 44
Switching on headlamps ................. 48
Turn signals .................................... 48
High beam ...................................... 48
Windshield wipers........................... 49
Problems while driving.................... 50
Parking and locking .............................. 52
Parking brake.................................. 52
Switching off headlamps................. 53
Turning off the engine..................... 53

Safety and Security ........................... 55
Occupant safety ................................... 56
Airbags ........................................... 57
Seat belts ....................................... 62
Children in the vehicle .................... 65
Panic alarm* ........................................ 72
Activating........................................ 72
Deactivating.................................... 72
Driving safety systems ......................... 73
ABS................................................. 73
BAS................................................. 74
ESP ................................................. 75
Anti-theft systems ................................ 78
Immobilizer ..................................... 78
Anti-theft alarm system* ................ 78
Tow-away alarm*............................ 79

Controls in detail................................ 81
Locking and unlocking ......................... 82
Keys................................................ 82
Opening the doors from the inside . 85
Opening the trunk lid ...................... 85
Closing the trunk lid ....................... 86
Trunk lid emergency release........... 86

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Automatic central locking .............. 87
Locking and unlocking from the inside ............................... 88
Seats.................................................... 89
Easy-entry/exit feature* ................ 89
Removing and installing front seat head restraints............... 90
Rear seat head restraints ............... 91
Heated seats* ................................ 93
Memory function*................................ 95
Storing positions into memory ....... 96
Recalling positions from memory ... 96
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ............................. 97
Lighting................................................ 98
Exterior lamp switch....................... 98
Combination switch...................... 102
Hazard warning flasher................. 102
Interior lighting............................. 103
Instrument cluster ............................. 105
Instrument cluster illumination..... 105
Coolant temperature display ........ 106
Trip odometer............................... 107
Tachometer .................................. 107
Outside temperature indicator ..... 107
Control system .................................. 109

Multifunction display.................... 109
Multifunction steering wheel........ 110
Menus .......................................... 112
Standard display menu ................ 114
AUDIO menu ................................ 114
NAVI* menu ................................. 117
Malfunction memory menu .......... 117
Settings menu.............................. 118
Trip computer menu..................... 132
TEL menu* ................................... 134
Manual transmission ......................... 137
Shifting into reverse..................... 138
Automatic transmission*................... 139
One-touch gearshifting................. 140
Gear ranges.................................. 141
Gear selector lever position ......... 142
Program mode selector switch..... 144
Accelerator position..................... 145
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 145
Good visibility .................................... 146
Rear view mirrors ......................... 146
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 148
Sun visors .................................... 148
Rear window defroster ................. 149
Climate control .................................. 150

Setting the temperature............... 153
Adjusting air distribution and volume .......... 153
Defrosting .................................... 154
Air recirculation mode.................. 154
Deactivating the climate control system................. 155
Air conditioning............................ 156
Ventilated storage compartment . 157
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents...................... 158
Audio system..................................... 159
Audio and telephone, operation... 159
Operating safety .......................... 159
Operating and display elements... 160
Button and soft key operation...... 162
Operation..................................... 162
Radio operation ........................... 165
Satellite radio (SAT)* (USA only).. 168
Cassette operation ...................... 172
CD changer* operation................ 175
Telephone* operation .................. 179
Power windows ................................. 186
Opening and closing the windows 186
Synchronizing power windows ..... 188
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* ........ 189

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Opening and closing the roller sun- blinds for the panorama sliding/pop-up roof ..... 189
Opening and closing the panorama sliding/pop-up roof ..... 190
Synchronizing the panorama sliding/pop-up roof and the roller sunblinds ............... 193
Driving systems ................................. 194
Cruise control .............................. 194
Loading.............................................. 197
Roof rack*.................................... 197
Luggage cover.............................. 197
Split rear bench seat.................... 197
Loading instructions..................... 199
Useful features .................................. 200
Interior storage spaces ................ 200
Ashtrays....................................... 203
Cigarette lighter ........................... 204
Telephone* .................................. 205
Tele Aid* ...................................... 206
Garage door opener ..................... 214

Operation ......................................... 221
The first 1000 miles (1500km) .......... 222

Driving instructions ............................ 223
Drive sensibly – save fuel.............. 223
Drinking and driving...................... 223
Pedals ........................................... 223
Power assistance.......................... 223
Brakes........................................... 224
Driving off ..................................... 225
Parking.......................................... 225
Tires.............................................. 226
Hydroplaning................................. 227
Tire traction .................................. 227
Tire speed rating........................... 228
Winter driving instructions ............ 228
Standing water.............................. 229
Passenger compartment............... 230
Driving abroad .............................. 230
Control and operation of radio transmitter........................... 230
Catalytic converter........................ 231
Emission control ........................... 231
Coolant temperature..................... 232
At the gas station ............................... 233
Refueling....................................... 233
Check regularly and before a long trip .......................... 234
Engine compartment .......................... 236

Hood............................................. 236
Engine oil ...................................... 237
Transmission fluid level ................ 241
Coolant level................................. 241
Battery.......................................... 242
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system ........... 243
Tires and wheels ................................ 244
Important guidelines..................... 244
Life of tire ..................................... 245
Direction of rotation ..................... 245
Checking tire inflation pressure.... 245
Rotating wheels ............................ 246
Winter driving ..................................... 247
Winter tires ................................... 247
Block heater (Canada only)........... 248
Snow chains ................................. 248
Maintenance ...................................... 249
Clearing the service indicator ....... 249
Service term exceeded ................. 249
Calling up the service indicator .... 250
Resetting the service indicator ..... 250
Vehicle care ....................................... 251
Cleaning and care of the vehicle... 251

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Practical hints.................................. 257
What to do if … .................................. 258
Lamps in instrument cluster......... 258
Lamp in center console ................ 263
Messages in the display ............... 264
Where will I find ...?............................ 284
First aid kit ................................... 284
Spare wheel ................................. 285
Vehicle tool kit ............................. 285
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 288
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 288
Locking the vehicle ...................... 289
Changing batteries in the SmartKey ............................... 290
Fuel filler flap ............................... 291
Manually unlocking the gear selector lever........................ 291
Opening/closing in an emergency..... 292
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof ..... 292
Replacing bulbs ................................. 293
Bulbs ............................................ 293
Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 295
Side marker lamp bulb ................. 298
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 298
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 300

Removing ..................................... 300
Installing ...................................... 300
Flat tire .............................................. 301
Preparing the vehicle ................... 301
Mounting the spare wheel............ 301
Battery............................................... 307
Disconnecting the battery............ 308
Removing the batteries ................ 308
Charging and reinstalling batteries....................................... 308
Reconnecting the batteries .......... 308
Jump starting ..................................... 310
Towing the vehicle ............................. 313
Installing towing eye bolt ............. 316
Fuses ................................................. 317

Fuse box in passenger compartment .............. 317
Fuse box in engine compartment. 317
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk............ 318

Technical data ................................. 319
Spare parts service............................ 320
Warranty coverage............................. 321

Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ..................... 321

Identification labels ........................... 322
Layout of poly-V-belt drive................. 323
C 230 Kompressor....................... 323
C 320........................................... 323
Engine ............................................... 324
Rims and Tires................................... 325
Same size tires............................. 326
Spare wheel ................................. 326
Electrical system ............................... 327
Main Dimensions............................... 328
Weights ............................................. 329
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 330
Capacities .................................... 330
Engine oils ................................... 332
Engine oil additives ...................... 332
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 332
Brake fluid.................................... 332
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 333
Fuel requirements........................ 333
Gasoline additives........................ 334
Flexible Fuel Vehicles................... 334
Coolants ...................................... 336
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system........... 338
Consumer information....................... 339
Uniform tire quality grading ......... 339

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Technical terms............................... 341

Index................................................. 347

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Product information

Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitabili- ty for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Introduction Product information

We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories ap- proved by us are available at your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be per- formed.

Introduction Operator’s Manual 왔 Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce- dures.

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We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Service Book- let are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Car Limited Warranty, 앫 Emission System Warranty, 앫 Emission Performance Warranty, 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),

앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws

(Lemon Laws).

(1) the same substantial defect or mal-

function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,

(2) the same substantial defect or mal-

function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct- ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or

Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the pe- riod of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles (approx. 29 000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair at- tempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc- curs:

Introduction Operator’s Manual

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different sub- stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calender days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

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Introduction Operator’s Manual

Maintenance

Roadside Assistance

Change of address or ownership

The Service Booklet describes all the nec- essary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each ser- vice in the booklet for you.

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MER-Cedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Cus- tomer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- gram Brochure in your glove box.

If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MER-Cedes, or Customer Ser- vice (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail- able to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty In- formation Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MER-Cedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

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Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts

may not be readily available,

앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,

앫 gasoline may have a considerably low- er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.

Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5

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Introduction Where to find it 왔 Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color so you can find information quickly.

At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.

Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle.

Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety features of your vehicle.

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Controls in detail Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni- cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.

Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi- cle.

Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter.

Technical data All important technical data for your vehi- cle can be found in this section.

Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms. The table of contents and the index are de- signed to help you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: 앫 this Operator’s Manual 앫 the Service Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle.

왔 Symbols The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:

Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi- cle.

Introduction Symbols

Warning!

왘 This symbol points to instructions for

you to follow.

Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.

왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.

컄 Page

Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle.

컄컄

Helpful hints or further information you may find useful.

->

This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page. In the glossary of technical terms, this symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term definitions.

Display Words appearing in the multi- function display are printed in the type shown here.

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Introduction Operating safety 왔 Operating safety

Warning!

Warning!

Proper use of the vehicle

Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are in- terconnected, any modification made may produce an undesired effect on other sys- tems. Electronic malfunctions could seri- ously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.

See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.

Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.

Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore nev- er turn off the engine while driving.

Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur- bance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occured, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road.

Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the ve- hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair fa- cility for further inspection or repairs.

Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this

manual

앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-

dards

Warning!

Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Removal of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or personal injury.

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Introduction Problems with your vehicle

Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5

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Introduction Reporting safety defects

Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.

Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor ve- hicle safety from the Hotline.

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At a glance Cockpit

Instrument cluster

Multifunction steering wheel

Center console

Overhead control panel

Door control panel

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At a glance Cockpit 왔 Cockpit

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Page 148
48
48
49
102
194
22, 105
24, 110

Item

1 Headlamp washer switch* 2 Combination switch

앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 High beam

3 Cruise control lever 4 Instrument cluster

5 Multifunction steering

wheel 6 Horn 7 Lever for voice control

system*, see separate op- erating instructions

8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box lid release

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200

Item

a Glove box lid b Center console c Starter switch d Steering wheel adjustment

handle, manual

e Hood lock release f Parking brake pedal g Power window switches h Steering wheel adjustment

stalk, electrical*

Page 200
25
31
38

236
46
186
38

j Parking brake release k Door control panel l Exterior lamp switch m Exterior mirror adjustment

46
28
48, 98
40

At a glance Cockpit

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At a glance Instrument cluster 왔 Instrument cluster

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At a glance Instrument cluster

Item

Page

Item

Page

Item

Page

1 Reset button for:

앫 Resetting trip odome-

ter

앫 Instrument cluster illu-

mination

앫 Resetting individual

settings

107

105

119

2 Tachometer with:

? Engine malfunction

260

indicator lamp

- Antilock Brake Sys- tem (ABS) malfunc- tion warning lamp

; Brake warning

lamp, except Cana- da

3 Brake warning

lamp, Canada only

258

259

259

3 Speedometer with:

L Left turn signal indi-

cator lamp

K Right turn signal in-

dicator lamp

v Electronic Stability

261

Program (ESP) warning lamp

A High beam head-

lamp indicator E Indicator lamp

without function1

DTR Indicator lamp

without function1

102

1 The indicator lamp illuminates briefly when you in the starter switch to

turn the SmartKey position 2

4 Multifunction display

with: Trip odometer Main odometer Outside temperature dis- play Digital clock Display for program mode and gear selector lever position

5 Fuel gauge with:

Fuel reserve warning lamp < Seat belt non-usage

warning lamp

1 Supplemental re-

straint system indi- cator lamp

107

107

122
142
144

262
262

262

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At a glance Multifunction steering wheel 왔 Multifunction steering wheel

Item

1 Multifunction display in

speedometer Operating control sys- tem

2 Selecting the submenu or

setting the volume ç down/to decrease æ up/to increase

3 Telephone*: Press button

í to take a call ì to end a call

Page 109

110

Item

Page

4 Menu systems: Press but-

ton è for next system ÿ for previous system

5 Moving within a menu:

Press button j for next display k for previous display

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왔 Center console Upper part

Item

1 Seat heater*, driver‘s side 2 ESP control switch 3 Hazard warning flasher

switch – switching on/off

4 Central locking switch 5 Anti-theft alarm system in-

dicator lamp Tow-away alarm switch

6 Seat heater*, passenger

side

7 PASS. AIRBAG OFF indica-

tor lamp

8 Audio system, or

COMAND* (see separate operating instructions)

9 Climate control

Page 93
75
102

88
78

79
93

67

159

150

At a glance Center console

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At a glance Center console

Lower part

Item

1 Ashtray 2 Gearshift lever for manual

transmission Selector lever for automatic transmission 3 Storage compartment 4 Armrest 5 Program mode selector for

automatic transmission

Page 203
44

45

201
202
144

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왔 Overhead control panel

At a glance Overhead control panel

Item

1 Rear interior lighting

on/off

2 Panorama sliding/pop-up

roof*

3 Right reading lamp on/off 4 Interior lighting control 5 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid* (emergency call system), telephone* and voice control system* (see separate operating instruc- tions)

6 Interior rear view mirror

7 Garage door opener* 8 Left reading lamp on/off 9 Tele Aid* (emergency call

system) button

Page 104

189

104
103
205

39, 146
214
104
209

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Item

1 Door handle 2 Memory function (for stor- ing seat, exterior rear view mirror and steering wheel settings)

3 Seat adjustment 4 Switches for opening/clos-

ing front door windows

Page 85
95

35
186

At a glance Door control panel 왔 Door control panel

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Getting started Unlocking

Adjusting

Driving

Parking and locking

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Getting started Unlocking

The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page refer- ences are located at the end of each seg- ment.

Unlocking

왔 Unlocking with the SmartKey

SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Œ Unlock button 3  Panic button* (컄 page 72)

Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic button* 3.

왘 Press unlock button Œ on the

SmartKey. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up.

왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the Smart-

Key in the starter switch.

For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 82).

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Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattend- ed in the vehicle, or with access to an un- locked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Vehicles with automatic transmission: The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P.

Starter switch positions

Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey

The steering is locked when the Smart- Key is removed from the starter switch. If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the locking mechanism to engage.

1 Power supply to some electrical con-

sumers, such as seat adjustment

2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical

consumers) and driving position

3 Starting position

Getting started Unlocking

If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficiently charged. 앫 Check the battery and charge it if

necessary (컄 page 307).

앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 310). To prevent accelerated battery dis- charge and a possible dead battery, al- ways remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation.

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Getting started Adjusting 왔 Adjusting

Warning!

All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion.

Seats

The seats can be adjusted either manually or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s equipment.

Warning!

Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined. Sitting in an excessively re- clined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck.

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That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an up- right position and belts are properly posi- tioned on the body. Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 41). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being ad- justed.

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock your vehicle.

The power seats* can also be operated with the driver’s or passenger door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Warning!

Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air- bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it in- flates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufactur- er’s instructions.

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Seat cushion tilt 왘 Turn handwheel 3 forward or back- ward until your upper legs are lightly supported.

Seat backrest tilt 왘 Turn handwheel 1 forward or back-

ward until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

Seat height 왘 Pull handle 2 up to raise seat cushion. 왘 Push handle 2 down to lower seat

cushion.

Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Lift handle 4. 왘 Slide seat to the desired position. 왘 Allow handle 4 to reengage. 왘 Check for proper engagement before

driving.

Adjust seat to a comfortable seating posi- tion that still allows you to reach the accel- erator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

When moving the seats, be sure that there are no items in the footwell or be- hind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats.

A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

Manual seat adjustment

1 Backrest tilt 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat fore and aft adjustment

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Head restraint height

1 Release button Raising: 왘 Manually adjust the height of the head

restraint by pulling it upward.

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Lowering: 왘 To lower the head restraint, push re-

lease button 1 and press down on the head restraint.

Head restraint tilt

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the head re- straint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an ac- cident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.

Manually adjust the angle of the head re- straint. 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the

head restraint cushion.

For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 89)

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Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or backward

Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in the

direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported.

Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the

direction of arrow 2.

in the direction of arrow 4. Adjust seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

When moving the seat, be sure that there are no items in the footwell or be- hind the seat. Otherwise you could damage the seat. The memory function* (컄 page 95) lets you store the settings for the seat position together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors.

Power seat* adjustment The seat adjustment switches are located in each door.

1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat fore and aft adjustment 5 Backrest tilt 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 1 or 2 (컄 page 31).

or 왘 Open the driver’s or passenger door.

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Getting started Adjusting

Head restraint height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-

rection of arrow 1.

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the head re- straint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an ac- cident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.

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Head restraint tilt

Folding front seat backrest forward

Manually adjust the angle of the head re- straint. 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the

head restraint cushion.

For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 89)

1 Release lever

In addition to the front seat backrests, the front seat cushions can also be shifted forward to permit easy access to the rear whenever the seat is located in the rear half of its adjustment range. Swivel backrest forward by pulling the release lever until the seat moves in a combined forward and upward move- ment.

Folding backrest forward 왘 Pull release lever 1 forward and fold

the seat backrest forward.

Folding backrest back 왘 Fold and press the backrest rearward

until it engages in driving position.

Steering wheel

Warning!

Getting started Adjusting

Vehicles with power seat*: The head restraints will automatically move down.

Vehicles with power seat*: The head restraint returns to its previous posi- tions.

Vehicles with manual seat adjustment: 왘 If necessary, press the head restraint

Vehicles with manual seat adjustment: 왘 If necessary, pull the head restraint out

downward while tilting the backrest forward.

while tilting the seat back.

For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 89).

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- ing, or driving without the adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock your vehicle.

The electrical steering wheel adjustment feature* can also be operated with the driv- er’s door open. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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Steering wheel adjustment, manual

1 Handle 왘 To unlock the steering column, pull

handle 1 out until its stop limit.

왘 Move steering wheel to the desired po-

sition.

왘 To lock the steering column, push

handle 1 all the way in until it engag- es. The steering wheel is once again locked into position.

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Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked the steering column. If the warning message STEERING WHEEL ADJ. - LOCK! (컄 page 282) is displayed while the engine is running, the steering column is not locked.

Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower left).

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 1 or 2 (컄 page 31).

or 왘 Open the driver’s door.

Adjusting steering column in or out 왘 Move stalk forward or back in the direc-

tion of arrow 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow.

Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Move stalk up or down in the direction

of arrow 2. Make sure your legs can move freely and that all the displays (incl. malfunc- tion and indicator lamps) on the instru- ment cluster are clearly visible.

1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down

i The memory function* (컄 page 95) lets you store the setting for the steering wheel together with the setting for the seat position and exterior rear view mirrors.

Mirrors

Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi- tions.

Warning!

In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks.

Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al- low the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.

Getting started Adjusting

Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view

mirror.

For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 146).

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Exterior rear view mirrors

The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch.

Warning!

Exercise care when using the passenger side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your in- side rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state by applying plenty of water.

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1 Adjustment button 2 Passenger side mirror 3 Driver’s side mirror 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lights in the instrument cluster come on.

왘 Press button 3 for the left mirror or

button 2 for the right mirror.

왘 Push adjustment button 1 up, down, left or right according to the setting de- sired.

The memory function* (컄 page 95) lets you store the setting for the exterior rear view mirrors together with the set- tings for the steering wheel and seat positions.

If an exterior rear view mirror was forc- ibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed backward (hit from the front), reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The mirror housing is now properly po- sitioned and you can adjust the mirror normally.

At low ambient temperatures, the mir- rors will be heated automatically.

For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 146).

왔 Driving

Warning!

Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot- well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clear- ance for the pedals.

During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate.

Fastening the seat belt

Warning!

Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women.

Failure to wear and properly fasten and po- sition your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts.

If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed.

In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The airbags can only protect as ex- pected if the occupants are using their seat belts (컄 page 56).

Getting started Driving

Warning!

Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air- bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it in- flates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufactur- er’s instructions.

컄컄

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Getting started Driving

컄컄

A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

Warning!

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best re- straint when the wearer is in an upright po- sition and the belt is properly positioned on the body.

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Warning!

Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly re- strained with a separate seat belt.

Warning!

Read and observe the additional warning no- tices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (컄 page 60).

The seat belt presenter for driver and pas- senger makes it easier to put on the seat belt.

1 Seat belt presenter 왘 Manually adjust the seat belt presenter

to the desired position

The seat belt presenter must be put back to its original position before lean- ing the seat backrest toward the rear or letting someone enter the rear passen- ger compartment.

왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to

a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.

Belt outlet height adjustment

1 Latch plate 2 Release button 3 Buckle 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt

from the belt outlet.

왘 Place the belt over your shoulder. 왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 3 until

it clicks.

1 Button for belt outlet height adjust-

ment

왘 To raise, slide belt outlet upward. 왘 To lower, press button 1 and slide

belt outlet downward.

Getting started Driving

Proper use of seat belts 앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening. 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder

portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck or pass under the arm). For this purpose, you can adjust the height of the belt outlet.

앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible

on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen.

앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly up-

right position.

앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one

person at a time.

앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a per-

son and another object at the same time.

앫 Check your seat belt during travel to ensure that it is properly positioned.

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Starting the engine

Manual transmission

Warning!

Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause uncon- sciousness and lead to death.

Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as garage) which are not properly ven- tilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected imme- diately. If you must drive under these condi- tions, drive only with at least one window fully open.

Gearshift pattern for manual transmission For more information, see “Manual trans- mission” (컄 page 137).

Getting started Driving

앫 Ensure that the seat belt is always fit- ted snugly. You should avoid wearing bulky clothing, such as winter coats, when traveling in the vehicle.

Warning!

Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear.

Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the belt.

Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effective- ness of the belts.

Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter.

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Starting 왘 Depress brake pedal. 왘 Make sure the gearshift lever is in neu-

tral position (no gear selected).

왘 Fully depress clutch pedal.

Otherwise the engine cannot be start- ed due to the integrated safety inter- lock.

왘 Do not depress accelerator. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts (컄 page 31).

For information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey, see “Turning off the en- gine” (컄 page 53).

Automatic transmission*

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission*” (컄 page 139).

Getting started Driving

Starting 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set

to P.

왘 Do not depress accelerator. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts (컄 page 31).

You can also use the “touch-start” function. Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it again immedi- ately. The engine then starts automati- cally.

왘 Depress brake pedal.

The selector lever lock is released.

For information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey, see “Turning off the en- gine” (컄 page 53).

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Getting started Driving

Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: 왘 Turn SmartKey in starter to position 0

and repeat starting procedure. Remember that extended starting at- tempts can drain the battery. 왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 310). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a mal- function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center.

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Parking brake

1 Release handle 2 Parking brake

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattend- ed in the vehicle, or with access to an un- locked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in an acci- dent and/or serious injury.

왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on

handle 1. The indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out.

Driving 왘 Depress brake pedal. 왘 Move gear selector lever to position D or R (manual transmission: first or re- verse gear).

왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator

pedal. Once the vehicle is in motion, the auto- matic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down.

i Vehicles with automatic transmission: Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion.

Warning!

Vehicles with automatic transmission: It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could acceler- ate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

You can open a locked door from the inside. Open doors only when condi- tions are safe to do so. You can deactivate the automatic lock- ing using the control system (컄 page 129).

If you hear a warning signal when driv- ing off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake.

Simultaneously depressing the acceler- ator pedal and applying the brake re- duces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear.

After a cold start, the automatic transmis- sion shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier.

Getting started Driving

Warning!

On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi- cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre- vent this type of loss of control.

Place the gear selector lever in position R only when the vehicle is stopped in order to avoid damaging the transmission.

Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds. Running a cold engine at high speeds may shorten the service life of the engine.

For more information on driving, see “Driv- ing instructions” (컄 page 223).

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Getting started Driving

Switching on headlamps

Turn signals

The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.

Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on 왘 Turn the switch to B. For more information on headlamps, see “Lighting” (컄 page 98).

Combination switch 1 Turn signal, right 2 Turn signal, left 왘 Press the combination switch up 1 or

down 2 .

The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K in the instrument clus- ter flashes.

To signal minor directional changes, move combination switch to point of resistance only and release. The turn signal flashes three times.

High beam

왘 Push the combination switch forward.

The high beam symbol A in the instrument cluster comes on.

For more information on high beam, see “Combination switch” (컄 page 102).

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1 High beam